Racine maintains a robust trade marks and designs practice, providing strategic advisory and litigation support in the media, audiovisual, and luxury sectors, among others. The firm handles infringement disputes and unfair competition claims, offering portfolio management and licensing guidance. Trade marks litigator Charles Bouffier leads the group, supported by Eric Barbry in digital-related mandates. Hélène Burlet joined from Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner and Paul Sierzputowski from Mirakl, both in May 2025, bolstering contentious proceedings.
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Testimonials
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- ‘A team attentive to the client's complexities, efficient, able to keep the case moving at a good pace, and coordinated with other departments within the firm.’
- ‘Charles Bouffier: understanding the issues, adapting to the client's needs, relevance of arguments.’
Key clients
- Frogwares
- Netflix
Lawyers
Next Generation Partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Practice head
Charles Bouffier; Eric Barbry
Other key lawyers
Hélène Burlet; Paul Sierzputowski